Tag: Jesus

Passion Week: Saturday

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Read: Mark 15:42-47.
And Joseph bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud and laid him in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. And he rolled a stone  against the entrance of the tomb. – Mark 15:46 (ESV)

Reflection: For the disciples, it seemed all hope was lost. How would your life be different if Jesus had stayed in the tomb?

Sing:
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me
To tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
(American Folk Hymn)

Easter Sunday – Power

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Sunday: Power – He Is Risen!

Read: Mark 16:1-8

Prayer: Father, thank you for the resurrection – your seal of approval for the sacrifice Jesus made.  Thank you for the joy and wonder of a new life with my risen Savior.  Thank you for the hope of my own resurrection when Jesus returns.  Amen.

Reflect/Discuss: Why is each sentence in this prayer a reason to rejoice?  How can you express your joy today?

Praise: Sing “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today”

Saturday – Pain

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Saturday: Pain of Loss and Failure – Struggling Without Hope

Read: Mark 14:26-31, 14:66-72, 15:40-47

Prayer: Father, I cannot imagine this day for Peter.  What was it like for him to lose Jesus and fail him all in one day?  To struggle without hope?  And Father, if Jesus had remained in the grave, I too would be without hope.  All would be lost.  Help me today to remember how hopeless life would be without the glorious news that tomorrow brings.  Amen.

Reflect/Discuss: What would your life be like if Jesus had stayed in the grave?

Praise: No singing today.  Wait with anticipation for tomorrow.

Friday Evening – Passion

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Friday Evening: Passion – Remember the Cross

Read: Mark 15:16-39

Prayer: Father, they hit him, and spit upon him, and mocked him.  They nailed him to a cross, and mocked him some more.  He bore my sins, and your wrath for my sins, that I might go free.  My words are so cheap, but thank you for the cross.  Thank you for forgiveness.  Thank you for Jesus.  Amen.

Reflect/Discuss: How does reflecting on Christ’s passion fuel your love for him?  How will you respond to his sacrifice?

Praise: Sing “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross”

Friday Morning – Plot

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Friday Morning: Plot – The Plans of God and Men

Read: Mark 14:1-2, 14:10-11, 14:43-65, 15:1-15

Prayer: Father, how shamefully they treated your Son.  Judas plotted against him and betrayed his friend.  The religious leaders plotted against him and made a mockery of justice to have their own way.  Pilate gave in to the crowds.  And yet all their plots were part of your bigger plot to save me.  Thank you for my Savior.  Amen.

Reflect/Discuss: In what current situations do you need to trust in God’s greater plan?  How does it help to know God has a plan?

Praise: Sing “All The Way My Savior Leads Me”

Thursday Evening – Prayer

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Thursday Evening: Prayer – God’s Will, Not Mine

Read: Mark 14:32-42

Prayer: Father, like the disciples I too am weak, and I need your help to overcome temptation.  Awaken me from my spiritual slumber that I might pray.  Let me join my Savior in seeking your will.  Too often my way is not your way.  Help me to submit to your way no matter what the cost.  Dear Father, not my will, but yours be done.  Amen.

Reflect/Discuss: In what current temptation or situation do you need to submit to his will?

Praise: Sing “Have Thine Own Way Lord”